Turin City Breaks

Turin City Breaks - Equally rewarding for skiing and sightseeing 
Once regarded as little more than a functional industrial city, Turin has seen an explosion in visitors in recent years and offers a wonderful range of facilities, accommodation and a feast of historic attractions. It has a picturesque location by the Grand River Po nestling below stunning Alpine scenery for an ideal base for skiing short breaks or summer outdoor pursuits. Turin city breaks are also popular for foodies with many acclaimed culinary schools and its fabulous shopping arcades attract bargain hunters and chic fashionistas alike. Bustling Piazza Castello is the main focus of a stay and is located next to the austere 15th century Duomo cathedral. This is where the iconic holy shroud is held and is only ever on public show once every 25 years. Pilgrims far and wide come to pay respects and there is an impressive museum dedicated to its story. Perhaps the most enigmatic landmark is the Mole Antonelliana which houses the National Film Museum and is a must visit just for its remarkable architecture.

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City Breaks in Turin - Abundant art and culture
There is a wealth of fascinating history to explore during a city break in Turin not least a visit to the lavish Palazzo Reale. It contains beautiful furnishings and 17th century artwork set in gorgeous landscaped gardens. The outskirts of the city are also dotted with regal palaces from the Savoy period which will make for a relaxing day out in lush countryside. Baroque Stupinigi Palace is perhaps the finest example. Turin city breaks have access to some of the best and most varied city museums in the whole of Italy. The fascinating Egyptian Museum has the widest collection of ancient treasures outside Cairo. Galleria Sabauda is the foremost art venue in the city and the amazing Academy of Science will keep young minds occupied for hours.

Turin City Breaks - Indulgent shopping sprees
There is plenty of opportunity to splurge on that must have designer dress or gadget in the elegant arcades of Via Roma, Turin's most upscale shopping district. There are outlets of Dolce and Gabbana, Armani and many more or take a browse through Europe's largest open air market at Porto Palazzo. Indulgent city breaks in Turin will want to stop off at one of the historic chocolate shops in the city for a well deserved treat yet there is no need to feel guilty about piling on the calories. Simply head out to the verdant hiking trails of the Basilica or at Val d'Ayas where mountain biking and canoeing are popular energetic pursuits. A little further afield you can enjoy a cultured day out at the famous Piedmont vineyards with a wine tasting guided tour.